Red Pumpkin Beetle vs Rice Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Pumpkin Beetle | Rice Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aulacophora foveicollis | Oebalus pugnax |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, Australia | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Pumpkin Beetle
A uniformly bright orange-red beetle with fine punctures on the pronotum and smooth elytra. It is a highly destructive pest of cucurbits throughout tropical and subtropical Asia and Africa.
Did You Know?
In India, this beetle is one of the top three most damaging pests of cucurbit vegetables, attacking over 80 species of cucurbits.
Rice Stink Bug
A slender, straw-colored stink bug that is the most damaging hemipteran pest of rice in the Americas. It feeds on developing rice grains, causing 'pecky rice' that is discolored and unmarketable.
Did You Know?
Feeding punctures allow fungi to enter developing rice grains, creating dark spots that cause entire harvests to be downgraded.